DENNYS #9648
230 NW PEACOCK BLVD, Port St. Lucie FL 34986 · 561-633-1242
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked veggies 54f cooked at 2:52am found at 10:00 am manager discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler #1 French toast batter 46F cold holding, ham 2nd portion 45F cold holding, cut tomatoes 46F cold holding, hot dog 46F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large black fan in front of sink. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Coffee station.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 2 microwaves on cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler #1. Ambient digital thermometer reads 33F. Manager added ice bath to working cook line cooler. Items temps at above 41F. Per manager, computer board needed to be reset.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large black fan being used as dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues or left over food debris in some of the cook line drawers.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Coffee station. Manager provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Egg station gasket. Per Manager is on order.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where floor tile is in disrepair in dish pit area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish pit area. Floor tile has been ordered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Egg station gasket needs cleaning from left over food debris. Employee started to clean.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker manager removed to rewash.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spigots. Employee cleaned.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At coffee bar station. Manager provided soap.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found 112F. Manager corrected, rechecked at 140F.
Light not functioning. 2 under hood system.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attached to chemical line. Education provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At coffee bar station.
Ice buildup in reach-in-freezer and walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. 4 light bulbs.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Freezer under fryer not working. Has a order to get it fixed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near drain in ice cream area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Soft serve machine not being in used inside ice cream area.
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions 44f cold holding, Sliced cheese 51f cold holding, cream cheese filling 48f cold holding. Manager noted lowboy is working and top unit is not not working, Manager removed and discarded all tcs items on top unit on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in backroom. Near beverage station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near coffee station is back room.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer under fryer not working. Has a order to get it fixed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near drain in ice cream area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Soft serve machine not being in used inside ice cream area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado with sticker. Manager removed sticker and washed.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 111-138f hot holding, 2nd temperature sausage links 171f reheating
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.phone on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At a few hand washing sinks
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked veggies 54f cooked at 2:52am found at 10:00 am manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes cut 50f cold holding cooler had been open advised to rapid chill 2nd temp 44-45f cooling in walk in cooked veggies 50-54f cooked at 2:52am found at 10:00 am manager discarded
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By service station near middle dining room
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink near middle dining room
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink about sandwich unit. Manager disposed of drink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled
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